Motorcyclist dies in Lode crash

Wednesday

Aug 21, 2013 at 12:01 AM

SAN ANDREAS - A Sacramento motorcyclist died late Monday after he steered his Harley-Davidson across the center line of Lime Creek Road and into the path of a car, the California Highway Patrol reported.

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SAN ANDREAS - A Sacramento motorcyclist died late Monday after he steered his Harley-Davidson across the center line of Lime Creek Road and into the path of a car, the California Highway Patrol reported.

The CHP said that Calvin Scott, 49, was traveling east on Lime Creek Road just east of Highway 12 about 7:55 p.m. Monday when he crossed into the westbound lane, striking a 2001 Honda Civic driven by Michael Rice, 22, of Valley Springs.

The CHP reported that Scott was ejected from the motorcycle and landed in the middle of the roadway, suffering fatal injuries. Scott's helmet did not meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards, which may have contributed to the severity of his injuries, the CHP said.

Rice was wearing a seat belt and suffered only minor injuries. CHP officers said they determined, however, that Rice was intoxicated. He was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence.